2 days agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz should continue to be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 12 when he faces the Dallas Cowboys. Last week, during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Ertz brought in six of his seven targets for 47 yards and his second touchdown of the season. Since Week 6, Ertz has scored double-digit PPR points in four of the six contests and averaged 6.2 targets per game in this span. With a lack of a proven No.2 option in the passing attack, Ertz has continued to see a steady volume of work weekly. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to view Ertz as a solid option this weekend when facing a struggling Cowboys defense that has allowed 34 points in each of their past two games.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown has struggled to find consistency this season and should continue to be viewed as a risky flex option in deeper formats heading into a Week 12 tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Over his past two games, Brown has seen 11 total targets but caught only four of them for a mere 37 yards. Before this stretch, Brown scored double-digit PPR points during Weeks 8 and 9. Even though he is being deployed as the clear No.2 option for
Terry McLaurin, Brown has been unable to produce consistent fantasy production. Facing the Cowboys, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season, makes Brown a flex option with risk, but he could have a path to success given how often he is on the field.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin posted his worst outing of the season last Thursday evening but should be poised to return to fantasy stardom in Week 12 facing the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 11, McLaurin brought in just one of his two targets for ten yards. Before this disappointing showing, McLaurin has averaged a stellar 17.8 PPR points per game with 84.0 yards and 4.9 receptions per game since Week 3. During this stretch, the Ohio State product saw an impressive 6.8 targets per game. Operating as the clear top wideout in the DMV, McLaurin should be in a great position to return to his high-end WR2 status, facing a Dallas secondary that has allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler saw a season-high in targets last Thursday and could be in store for another strong showing in Week 12 facing the Dallas Cowboys. Even with
Brian Robinson Jr. back in action, Ekeler continued to see most of the passing work out of the backfield and served as a reliable check-down option for
Jayden Daniels against a tough Philadelphia defense. While the Commanders have a much easier matchup facing the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, Ekeler could still see a heavy dose of targets as he is becoming one of the most reliable options in the Washington passing attack. Facing a weak Dallas defense that has surrendered the 30th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season makes Ekeler a viable flex option in PPR formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. returned to action last Thursday and found the end zone for the seventh time this season and should be in a great position to stay hot facing the Dallas Cowboys. Throughout the season, Robinson has failed to score double-digit PPR points in just one game and is averaging a solid 65.5 rushing yards per game. In addition, he has continued to be deployed as the de facto red zone option out of the backfield, which has set him up for great scoring opportunities. Facing the Cowboys, who have allowed the 30th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season, suggests Robinson could be in store for another solid showing on Sunday afternoon, making him an RB2 with upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels should be set up well for a bounce-back showing against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend. Over his past two games, Daniels has posted the two lowest fantasy scores of his standout rookie season. During this stretch, Daniels has tallied just one score and averaged a mere 196.5 passing yards per game. However, before this, Daniels scored at least 20.0+ PPR points in all but one contest this season. Removing his Week 7 game, where he left early, Daniels has averaged a strong 25.3 PPR points per game during Weeks 3 through 9 and scored 11 total touchdowns during this span. Facing a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the 28th-most PPR points to opposing QBs sets the LSU product up for a great "get-right" matchup, making him a solid QB1.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoThe San Francisco 49ers officially ruled defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) out for the Week 12 game on Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. Bosa was forced from the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks late in the game and was unable to return, and he couldn't get on the practice field at all this week. The four-time Pro Bowler could have a tough time getting back on the field by Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, too. With Bosa sidelined, expect pass-rushers Robert Beal and Yetur Gross-Matos to see more defensive snaps for the Niners. San Francisco's defense/special teams unit was barely clinging to start-worthy status in 12-team leagues before the news on Bosa, so we wouldn't blame you for going in another direction against a Packers offense that's capable of putting up plenty of points.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
2 days agoTennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo takes on the Houston Texans in a Week 12 divisional clash this Sunday. The young pass-catcher still needs to establish a solid rapport with either of the Titans quarterbacks this season and now heads into a scary matchup against a defense that shuts down the TE position. Houston ranks third against tight ends on the season, and Okonkwo has averaged just 21 yards and two receptions per game over his past four contests. Okonkwo should be squarely off the fantasy radar, even as a desperation play in deeper leagues.--Ryan J. GoodmanSource: ESPN
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for the Week 12 contest on the road against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy came out of the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks with some shoulder soreness, but it didn't appear to be very serious until late this week. An MRI exam was encouraging, so this shouldn't be a long-term absence, but fantasy managers are going to need to pivot this weekend. The 24-year-old will be replaced under center by
Brandon Allen, which will be a downgrade for San Fran's entire offense. Expect a heavy dose of running back
Christian McCaffrey against Green Bay, with wideouts
Deebo Samuel Sr. and
Jauan Jennings and tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) having much lower ceilings and floors.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
2 days agoTennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut will be the next man up in Sunday's matchup against the Houston Texans after Tyjae Spears (concussion) was ruled out on Friday. The third-year Titan had helped spell Tony Pollard when Spears missed time earlier in the season but has yet to receive much work. The former undrafted free agent out of Sacred Heart has not played over 20% of snaps all season, failing to top a mere four points in half-PPR scoring, even with Spears gone from Weeks 7-9. Chestnut faces a top-10 rush defense in the NFL and should be left on the waiver wires in most league formats.
--Ryan J. GoodmanSource: ESPN
2 days agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
Brandin Cooks (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to make his return for the team's Week 12 divisional meeting with the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Cooks remains on Injured Reserve, so if the Cowboys want him to play this weekend, they'll need to activate him by the deadline on Saturday. An infection in the 31-year-old's right knee required surgery, and he's been on IR since Week 5. If Cooks is activated and active on Sunday, he could operate as Dallas' No. 3 wideout behind
CeeDee Lamb and
Jalen Tolbert in an offense that is now being run by quarterback
Cooper Rush with
Dak Prescott (hamstring) out for the year. Cooks was already a low-upside, touchdown-dependent WR4/flex in fantasy before his injury, so he won't have much fantasy appeal upon his return.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton has seen his fantasy value skyrocket over the last month or so. The Bucs are shorthanded on offense which has resulted in a bigger role for Otton on offense. The 25-year-old has seen eight or more targets in each of the last four games. However, Otton could see his role decrease with wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) likely to return in Week 12. The expectation is that Otton will remain involved, but he could lose some targets. Fantasy managers should still be able to lean on him as a TE1 against the New York Giants this weekend. Although, fantasy managers shouldn't too many more 10-plus target games from Otton.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard was quiet during the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran wideout hauled in one of his three targets for seven yards. Shepard has seen increased snaps lately with the Bucs shorthanded at wideout. However, Shepard could see his role in the offense decrease with
Mike Evans (hamstring) likely to return against the New York Giants this weekend. Shepard hasn't offered much value all season and it's unlikely to go up now. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help ahead of Week 12.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Jalen McMillan wasn't targeted during the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It has been a bummer of a rookie season for McMillan who has 10 receptions for 109 yards through six games. He has been seeing an increase in snaps with
Chris Godwin (ankle) and
Mike Evans (hamstring) sidelined. However, Evans is expected to return for the Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants. The return of Evans will likely mean less targets for McMillan this weekend. The 22-year-old is worth holding in dynasty leagues, but doesn't have much value outside of that.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoTennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will take on the Houston Texans in a Week 12 divisional matchup on Sunday. The fifth-year pro has been doing the most with his limited opportunities, slotting in as the WR17 in half-PPR scoring since Week 6 but ranking 45th in total targets. The fantasy points are supported by his five touchdown catches in that timespan, including a 98-yard score against Minnesota last week, which is the longest offensive play in the NFL this season. Opportunities are far from abundant for NWI, but he's getting valuable looks in the passing game and is a trusted target by his coaching staff and ascending quarterback Will Levis. It's tough to trust a second wideout in this offense fully, but Westbrook-Ikine has definitely played himself into a WR4/low-end flex option for this game against Houston.--Ryan J. GoodmanSource: ESPN
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